2006 BMW 5-Series Suspension Problems and Repair Histories
2006 BMW 5-Series Suspension and Steering problems reported via the Car Repair History and Car Reliability Surveys
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2006 BMW 5-Series for which no Suspension and Steering problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2006 BMW 5-Series problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car Suspension problem frequency.
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BMW 5-Series Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2006 | BMW 5-Series | 34 5-Series, 8.8 months of data per 5-Series, average 72900 miles48 |
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2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 5-Series in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | Play in steering wheel - (Warranty I hope)- Steering box being replaced and other parts. 4 > 51-71-7-065-919 2 >32-41-1-093-597 2 >32-41-1-093-596 1 > 32-10-6-780-124 1 32-10-6-780-124 steerinb box retun | |
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | Still play in steering wheel (linkage from wheel to steering box now replaced) under warranty. whew. I drive controller still spins (replaced I drive screen?? and other parts) | |
| May | 2009 | 49600 | 0 | Rear self leveling suspension compressor was replaced under warranty |
| Feb | 2012 | 80160 | 2500 | tie rod and stabilizer rods required replacing |
| Dec | 2012 | 87420 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 5-Series in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 55000 | 50 | Worn suspension link, replaced. |
| Dec | 2012 | 89000 | 2500 | steering rack leaking, needed to be replaced replaced shocks |
| Mar | 2013 | 95000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 5-Series in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 55180 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 76260 | 1300 | self-leveling suspension system failed alert. Required a new pump system for $1800. Aftermarket warranty paid the amount however required a $200 part (a filter tube declared a wear item) not covered which I paid for. |
| Aug | 2012 | 80440 | 1500 | replaced right tie rod end |
| Mar | 2013 | 83080 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 5-Series in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 41000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 43000 | 0 | Worn stabilizer bar |
| Jan | 2010 | 43000 | 0 | Bushings repaired |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 5-Series in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 83000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 88700 | 1000 | Worn and leaking thrust arm bushings |
| Mar | 2013 | 90000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 13020 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 76260 | 0 | Took the car in for routine maintenance. Was told the tie rod was worn and would need replacing. Due to cost, will wait til next time. |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automated manual 2WD
| BMW 5-Series in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 75020 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 75920 | 1000 | Steering Shaft required to be changed |
| Jun | 2012 | 76880 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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